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Help put an End to Dolphin Slaughter and Captivity!
Image Source: Flickr. By: Nick Chill.
A host of A-list celebrities have partnered up with the creators of The Cove to encourage people to support the end of dolphin slaughter and captivity.
Featuring a number of stars, from Robin Williams to Jennifer Aniston and more, The Cove’s latest PSA video discusses the grim situation that dolphins face, particularly in Japan. From telling us how awesome their “friend” is, to addressing the unnecessary slaughter, the end of the video sums it up with one, simple quote:
“We are their biggest threat and their only hope.”
You can help, too, by joining The Cove’s site at TakePart.com. There, you can learn more about the dolphins’ situation, calculate your mercury exposure, and find out how you can take action in this important issue.
By Heidi Marshall
Tags: captivity, celebrities, dolphins, help, slaughter, support, Take Part, The Cove
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I completely support this cause, and thank you for the use of my dolphin image. I wish to use my photography for causes such as this one.